Job Description

Responsibilities
• Oversee the department and assist the Assistant Director to manage the operational and fiscal processes for grant and contractual compliance; work closely with Directors and the Finance department to ensure program services are administered in accordance to funding agency guidelines
• Establish goals, ensure compliance and analyze operations and develop strategic plans to improve current operations
• Perform full life-cycle grant administration and collaborate with Program Directors to plan, organize and execute services to ensure adherence to all grant and contractual guidelines
• Prepare narrative and budget reports to support various funding agencies’ Request for Proposal (RFP); direct concurrent grant audits to ensure compliance with funding agency regulations
• Review trustees approved yearly budgets and collaborate with directors to resolve any discrepancies; review and approve all internal budget entries in Shared Tracking Application Resource (STAR) system
• Prepare audit/monitor report with findings and recommendations for sub-contractors
• Manage a team of seven staff members and provide ongoing staff training, prepare staff evaluations and identify staff development needs
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent years of experience required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of six (6) years of progressive experience in financial management, including three (3) years in grant or contract administration required.
• Strong knowledge of grant regulations (federal, state, foundation, or corporate funders).
• Proven ability to develop, manage, and reconcile complex budgets.
• Excellent leadership, supervisory, and mentoring skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with financial management systems (ERP, grants management software, etc.).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-financial audiences.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends required